POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION LIMITED Polar Speed, a UPS company, is
a logistics
company and innovative provider of temperature sensitive transportation and pharmaceutical supply chain solutions in the UK. ACCURACY CHECKING TECHNICIAN (Pharmacy) BASED: POLAR SPEED UPS, 7 CHARTMOOR ROAD, SITE 1 LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4WG HOURS: 37.5 - MONDAY - FRIDAY SALAY: £35,000 - £37,000 P/A - Dependant on experience JOB ROLE Polar Speed has a reputation for quality, compliance, operational and customer facing technology and monitoring solutions in the growing temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical
logistics
market in the UK. The company
specialises
in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies,
wholesalers
and medical care surgeries as well as to end patients which it serves through its homecare business. Its customers include some of the
best known
pharmaceutical brands in the world. As an Accuracy Checking Technician working within the in-house pharmacy you will be responsible for providing accurate final checking on homecare prescriptions, providing technical dispensing assistance to the the Responsible Pharmacists. Working 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 0800 and 1800 on a split shift basis, you must be flexible and prepared to work
additional
hours as and when
required
to meet our service
requirements
which may be of an urgent medical nature. NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential for this role. We offer a wide range of benefits including 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) building to 33 days (including bank holidays) in the sixth full holiday year and a company pension scheme with 5% company contribution, Private Healthcare, UPS Perks at Work scheme, and an Employee Assist Programme. For successful Accuracy Checking applicants, Polar Speed will process basic disclosure criminal record checks. Key responsibilities: Comply with all required GPhC standards for registration as an Accuracy Checking Technician To carry out final checking of dispensed items in accordance with approved protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Supervise and participate in the dispensing and supply of medical products in accordance with the requirements of: The Medicine Act, Medicines, Ethics and Practice guide, Good Distribution Practice. Ensure all activities meet and integrate with Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety requirements, COSSH regulations and environmental policies. Actively drive the Clinical Governance standards within the Pharmacy services Assist in all regular performance audits Actively participate in the training and development of the Pharmacy team Skills: Meticulous and thorough with an excellent attention to details Demonstrate influencing skills to ensure highest standards Ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst motivating others to achieve success. *Self motivated to deliver continuous improvements, whilst demonstrating a clear patient focus *Demonstrate self audit and accept responsibility for actions Specialist Knowledge: NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Skills Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
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